71 // Narrative Distance and Homiletics ...

Dr. Stephan Taeger is a religious educator and an adjunct professor at Brigham Young University’s Department of Ancient Scripture. He has authored or co-authored chapters and articles in various instructional design, educational, and/or theological venues. Dr. Taeger’s research interests include homiletics and narrative instructional design.

Today we discuss: 

• The principles of Narrative Distance and its applications to instructional design
• Insights from Homiletics –the practice and craft of preaching– for designing learning
• Creating cognitive and emotional space for people to learn through indirect stories
• How to use story to create meaningful content that promotes transformational change

Resources

• Dr. Taeger’s Article we discuss: Applying the Design of Narrative Distance to Instruction https://edtechbooks.org/jaid_10_2/applying_the_design_
• Adam Grant’s book, “Think Again” - https://www.adamgrant.net/book/think-again/ 
• First few minutes of the Disney Pixar movie “Up” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2bk_9T482g 
• Nike golf clubs - the power of the Halo Effect - https://www.fastcompany.com/3055747/proof-you-really-will-golf-better-with-a-nike-branded-club 
• Dr. Taeger’s website: https://www.stephantaeger.com/ 

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